TED
Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a better world, Lesson1
Summary
The speaker has a goal for the next decade and that is to try making something to save the world in real life easily like online games.
Thus, she said that she wants people to play cames more.
It is because they achieve more in game worlds than real world. When they face failure or confront obstacles in real world, they feel anxious and overwhelmed. It takes them a lot of time to overcome it but in game world, they get up after the failure and try again. they keep having good motivation and cooperation.
She said that this can be used for solving world problems.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Do you think gaming can make a better world?
No, I don't. It is because I somehow understood her way of thinking, but all game designers won't think that. They will create other games. And then I think that people who are playing games won't have goals. If they have something, its thought will be wanting to just win games. It is difficult for it to change to make a better world.
2.In your whole life, did you ever feel an epic win? What kind of facial expression did you have during that moment of epic win? Show it to your teacher.
No, I didn't ever feel an epic win. However, I have something premonition or thoughts came to me. When it is something good, my eyes will open widely and shine brightly .
3.Did you ever use the “I’m not Good at Life” face before? What instances have you had this facial expression?
Yes, I noticed this time that I often used its face, even if it doesn't matter much. However, I want to change it.
2.28.2016
It's Fun To Know About World Flags, I Study English With It!
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Mari: It's Fun To Know About World Flags, I Study English With It!
( I talked about flags with my teacher. This is my TEDtalk. If I had a chance, I will talk about this. In this story,there are many (flag:○○), If you can use those in the Skype chat window, you can show flags visible emoticons. Please try it!! )
Mari: It's Fun To Know About World Flags, I Study English With It!
( I talked about flags with my teacher. This is my TEDtalk. If I had a chance, I will talk about this. In this story,there are many (flag:○○), If you can use those in the Skype chat window, you can show flags visible emoticons. Please try it!! )
I am a saleswoman. My Job is to sale pretty accessories and key holders. We have many products and accessories attached with affordable rhinestones that many girls will love. However, I love flag charms the most, among the many products, somehow. It is because many people became happy seeing their favorite country flags. I noticed that there's no doubt they love their countries' flag, and I thought that I wanted to know more about it. l am a little bit crazy about learning it but I find it very interesting. My English teachers live in the Philippines. It's flag (flag:PH) is very similar to Czech Republic (flag:CZ). They were suprised because Many of them didn't know.
This is my contry's flag Japan (flag:JP) that is similar to the flag of Bangladesh (flag:BD) and Palau (flag:PW). Those may look simple yet so lovely.
I think that you are wanting to know more.I just wanna say that this feeling is fun for me. Probably, many people have flags they don't know. The 193 countries are members of the United Nations. The number of countries that Japan approved is 196. They have their own flag. Other islands, many states, cities and committees also have a flag. Therefor, there are more flags than 196 in the world. Everything has important meanings. It represents using a design and colors.
This is the oldest tricolor in the world flag of Netherlands (flag:NL). It is surprisingly a horizontal tricolor, it has big influences to other flags.
Many flags have three stripes.
If all colors of Netherlands (flag:NL) turns lighter shade, it is the flag of Luxembourg (flag:LU). If the white is on top, it is the flag of Russian Federation (flag:RU). If the blue replaces the green, it is the flag of Bulgaria (flag:BG). Next is Hungary (flag:HU), the following are Gabon (flag:GA), Sierra Leone (flag:SL), it looks like Family mart for me, Yemen (flag:YE), Armenia (flag:AM), Lithuania (flag:LT), Germany (flag:DE), Estonia (flag:EE), the MoNo eraser, and Austria (flag:AT).
There are many flags that the base color is horizontal tricolor and the national emblem or other symbls are added in the center.
Argentina (flag:AR), El Salvador (flag:SV), Nicaragua (flag:NI), and Honduras (flag:HN). Those are the same horizontal tricolor using blue, white and blue. It's amazing!
Next is Paraguay (flag:PY), Croatia (flag:HR),India (flag:IN),Niger (flag:NE), Bolivia (flag:BO) where there is beautiful Salar de Uyuni, and Ghana (flag:GH). In fact, there are many more horizontal tricolor and the national emblem or other symbls are added in the center.
On one hand,speaking of tricolor, the most popular flag is France (flag:FR).
Those are three vertical stripes. It's Italy (flag:IT). The red turns the orange, Ireland (flag:IE). If its turns inside out Cote D’Ivoire (flag:CI). Next is Belgium (flag:BE), where tasty beer are found. When the flag of Chad (flag:TD) turns lighter shade, it becomes Romania (flag:RO).
This is the flag of Nigeria (flag:NG). If the flag of Mali (flag:ML) turns inside out, it becomes Guinea (flag:GN).
There are also many flags that the base color is vertical stripes and the national emblem or other symbls are added in the center.
The flag which used the largest number colors is the flag of South Africa (flag:ZA).
Flags designed with eagle or bird represent freedom and hope.
Those are Egypt (flag:EG), Albania (flag:AL), Montenegro (flag:ME), Papua New Guinea (flag:PG), Dominica (flag:DM), Zambia (flag:ZM), Zimbabwe (flag:ZW), Uganda (flag:UG) and Kazakhstan (flag:KZ).
This is famous story. The flag of the United Kingdom (flag:GB) represents the flags of three countries. These countries are England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Today, I showed 31 countries flags. It'still less than half though.
But, I am happy to talk with you about flags. Truth is I was not able to speak English textbooks well around two years ago. My teacher sent me poems to practice reading. Those were originally for children but I was glad when the moment I understood them. I think that it is wondful for them also to study English.
Many people are learning it. I want to do with them.
Today's last stand, I will share something with you.
Tracy looked at the flag. The flag is red, white, and blue. It has 50 white stars. The white stars are on a blue square. The flag has six white stripes. It has seven red stripes. All the stripes are horizontal. They are not vertical. The stripes do not go up and down. They go from left to right. Tracy loves her flag. It is the flag of her country. It is a pretty flag. No other flag has 50 stars. No other flag has 13 stripes.
This is a flag of the United States of America (flag:US)
Someday, it will be good for us to be able to meet there.
To my teacher. I'm studying English while having fun. Thank you always.
2.26.2016
The game that can give you 10 extra years of life
TED
Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life
Summary
The game that can give you 10 extra years of life.
The speaker is a game dadesigner. She shows us scientifically validated it in this TED talks.
It relates post-traumatic growth behavior.
Some people get stronger and happier after a traumatic event. This is what was happening to you after playing games.
You must also have an experience. After you play games, especially a role-playing game, you can feel more creative, more determined, more optimistic, and you're more likely to reach out to others for help than your usual real-life.
Therefore, in your real-life, you go through it that you have an experience a traumatic event in these games.
There are four kinds of strength, or resilience power which is physical, mental, emotional and social.
The ways are to not sit still more than usual, have more mental focus and willpower, do a little bit tough like snapping your fingers exactly 50 times, etc, control your emotion, for example seeing something that makes you feel better, be gratitufull or touch.
Charnging these tiny goals makes your life span longer to seven and a half minutes.
It is because your resilience power is trained.
Then tackling these every day is to boost your willpower, you will live 10 years longer.
It is important to set goals and change it every day. This is the way you will not regret of your dying, and your life should be happy and fun like playing games.
Words in this story
determination,optomism - noun
determined, optimistic - adjective
Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life
Summary
The game that can give you 10 extra years of life.
The speaker is a game dadesigner. She shows us scientifically validated it in this TED talks.
It relates post-traumatic growth behavior.
Some people get stronger and happier after a traumatic event. This is what was happening to you after playing games.
You must also have an experience. After you play games, especially a role-playing game, you can feel more creative, more determined, more optimistic, and you're more likely to reach out to others for help than your usual real-life.
Therefore, in your real-life, you go through it that you have an experience a traumatic event in these games.
There are four kinds of strength, or resilience power which is physical, mental, emotional and social.
The ways are to not sit still more than usual, have more mental focus and willpower, do a little bit tough like snapping your fingers exactly 50 times, etc, control your emotion, for example seeing something that makes you feel better, be gratitufull or touch.
Charnging these tiny goals makes your life span longer to seven and a half minutes.
It is because your resilience power is trained.
Then tackling these every day is to boost your willpower, you will live 10 years longer.
It is important to set goals and change it every day. This is the way you will not regret of your dying, and your life should be happy and fun like playing games.
Words in this story
determination,optomism - noun
determined, optimistic - adjective
2.22.2016
Chieko Asakawa : How new technology helps blind people explore the world
Chieko Asakawa·TED@IBM
How new technology helps blind people explore the world
Summary
Nowadays, some technology that we commonly use are created for disabilities.
For example, the telephone was invented while developing a communication tool for hearing impaired people. Some keyboards were also invented to help people with disabilities.
The digital books that we are now using in our tablets or smartphones were developed almost 30 years ago for visually impaired people. A woman whose strong desire that she wanted to read books with herself created it, because she lost her sight. It helps many people who are especially visually impaired students.
She lost her sight when she was 14 years old because of an accident in a swimming pool.
She is always thinking that she wants to be freed from relying on someone and if she will be able to enjoy window shopping or find her friends before they notice her on the street.
Its thoughts led her challenge to crate new app.
The app is called cognitive assistance. It understands a person who is blind surrounding world and whispers to a person in the voice or sends a vibration to a person's fingers.
She hopes to tackle the work with you to succeed it.
Being able to explore the new era with blind people and you will be great.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. Are there other inventions that you know that are designed for disabled people?
Yes, there are. In Japan, in the stations and shopping malls, handicapped toilets are designed for disabled people. Nowadays it's called anyone toilet.(daredemo toilet) It means the multipurpose toilet which is used not only for disabled people but also for pregnant women, mother with children and elderly person as well. There is enough space to set like a wheelchair or a baby carriage and some assisting handrails which old people can hold on.
2. Can you think of new ways that can be done to improve the life of persons with disabilities?
Yes, I can. However, the way I think is not unique or oppsite. I think that disabled people specially should not be treated differently. It will just create a gap between the disabled and the able persons. It is better to help each other naturally. All people have something to not do.
3. In this new era, where the impossible can become possible, what do you think you can contribute to the innovation of technologies that are beneficial to people with disabilities?
I don't know a lot about new technologies. I want to contribute something as mush as I can, however I don't know how. I have a feeling that I want to study about new technologies. I think that a person cannot live alone and do all. Not all can do something of course, including the disabled people but as much as we can, I think one should contribute something to what they can do to others.
Words in this story
scuba /sku ba/ simplified /sim pli fayd/ navigates /na vi geyts/ augment /owg ment/
2.20.2016
Copper Metal Kills Viruses on Contact
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Copper Metal Kills Viruses on Contact
Summary
In ancient times, copper was used to sterilize drinking water or for medical treatments among Greeks Egyptians. It was recorded that copper alloys such as brass were often used in building materials. However, it seemed to understand the science behind it.
Nowadays, the studies are finding that copper kills many germs which are called pathogens or viruses on contact. Copper ions are able to punch holes in the cell’s membrane, enter the cell and destroy their nucleic acid, and then it doesn't mutate.
However, it is recently stopped using because of its costs.
It is more important for people not to get sick. It will lead to saving hospitals' money reducing fighting infection and treating with drugs.
Discussion
1.What is the most important use of copper in this article?
Although using copper for building materials kills many germs on contact, it has been stopped using because of its costs. However, it is more important for people not to get sick. It will lead to saving hospitals' money, reducing fighting infection and treating with drugs.
2.What are the most common viruses that is found in your area?
I think that influenza viruses are the most common viruses that is found in my area especially in winter. Sometimes, schools are closed to prevent infection.
3.How do you stay away from any infection?
I wash my hands and rinse out my mouth when I come back from outside. Sleeping well for me not to have fatigue building up, not going to a crowded place and wearing a mask will prevent me from any infection.
Words in this story
nucleic acid / a type of acid, for example, DNA and RNA, that is found in all living cells and contains the genetic information passed from parents to children.
Copper Metal Kills Viruses on Contact
Summary
In ancient times, copper was used to sterilize drinking water or for medical treatments among Greeks Egyptians. It was recorded that copper alloys such as brass were often used in building materials. However, it seemed to understand the science behind it.
Nowadays, the studies are finding that copper kills many germs which are called pathogens or viruses on contact. Copper ions are able to punch holes in the cell’s membrane, enter the cell and destroy their nucleic acid, and then it doesn't mutate.
However, it is recently stopped using because of its costs.
It is more important for people not to get sick. It will lead to saving hospitals' money reducing fighting infection and treating with drugs.
Discussion
1.What is the most important use of copper in this article?
Although using copper for building materials kills many germs on contact, it has been stopped using because of its costs. However, it is more important for people not to get sick. It will lead to saving hospitals' money, reducing fighting infection and treating with drugs.
2.What are the most common viruses that is found in your area?
I think that influenza viruses are the most common viruses that is found in my area especially in winter. Sometimes, schools are closed to prevent infection.
3.How do you stay away from any infection?
I wash my hands and rinse out my mouth when I come back from outside. Sleeping well for me not to have fatigue building up, not going to a crowded place and wearing a mask will prevent me from any infection.
Words in this story
nucleic acid / a type of acid, for example, DNA and RNA, that is found in all living cells and contains the genetic information passed from parents to children.
2.15.2016
Saudi Arabian Women’s Sports Break Stereotypes
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Saudi Arabian Women’s Sports Break Stereotypes
Summary
Saudi Arabia is one of the richest countries in the Middle East. There is developing transportation and other infrastructure as modern as other developed countries. However, women haven't still gotten their right as same as men. In Saudi Arabia, women playing sports were legally and religiously forbidden. Recently, it started to accept, but people's thoughts haven't completely changed yet. Women don't have much opportunity to do. They can't keep being healthy. In Saudi Arabia, players seek to understand playing sports from its point also.
Discussion
1.Are women encouraged to play sports in your country? What kind of sports do they usually play?
Yes, in my country Japan, many sports are popular among women. They tend to like sports which are popular among men, those are for example soccer, baseball, ice skating, golf, tennis and etc. In Japan, a new female football team was formed to compete in the Olympic games.
2.What does it mean when they say “break stereotypes”?
Stopping to think old ideas and accepting new.
3.Which is easier to become a woman or a man in your country? Why?
I think that becoming a man is easier in my country. Being a man will be on top in business and private scenes somehow. I think that men seek a freedom, it looked too easy for them to have it. Women basically have maternal instincts that control them.
Words in this story
stereotype / a fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality
Saudi Arabian Women’s Sports Break Stereotypes
Summary
Saudi Arabia is one of the richest countries in the Middle East. There is developing transportation and other infrastructure as modern as other developed countries. However, women haven't still gotten their right as same as men. In Saudi Arabia, women playing sports were legally and religiously forbidden. Recently, it started to accept, but people's thoughts haven't completely changed yet. Women don't have much opportunity to do. They can't keep being healthy. In Saudi Arabia, players seek to understand playing sports from its point also.
Discussion
1.Are women encouraged to play sports in your country? What kind of sports do they usually play?
Yes, in my country Japan, many sports are popular among women. They tend to like sports which are popular among men, those are for example soccer, baseball, ice skating, golf, tennis and etc. In Japan, a new female football team was formed to compete in the Olympic games.
2.What does it mean when they say “break stereotypes”?
Stopping to think old ideas and accepting new.
3.Which is easier to become a woman or a man in your country? Why?
I think that becoming a man is easier in my country. Being a man will be on top in business and private scenes somehow. I think that men seek a freedom, it looked too easy for them to have it. Women basically have maternal instincts that control them.
Words in this story
stereotype / a fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality
Earthquake Survivors Found in Building in Taiwan
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Earthquake Survivors Found in Building in Taiwan
Summary
The powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck early Saturday in Taiwan.
In Tainan, 17-story apartment building has fallen because of it. More than 300 people have been rescued from there though it has considered that many people are still in .
At least 36 people have died. If they must be found within 72 hours after being trapped, a victim will increase.
Some rescue teams are helping search for surviors though there have been several smaller quakes since Saturday and people are forced to leave there.
It is thought that the damage was big in Tainan where there has been some old buildings is the historic city.
Discussion
1.What should you do the second an earthquake hits?
I think that it is important to leave the area where there is old buildings and near the sea. It is because old buildings might fall and Tunami might come.
2.How do you feel when you see and hear news reports of earthquakes?
I hope that a number of victims doesn't increase and Tunamu doesn't come. I pray for the victims.
3.Do you think an earthquake is the world’s scariest natural disaster?
Yes, I do. However, recently a typhoon is getting strong and often occuer because of global warming. In Japan, there is a tradition that expresses the scariest natural disaster. People fear earthquakes, thunder, fires, and fathers.
Earthquake Survivors Found in Building in Taiwan
Summary
The powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck early Saturday in Taiwan.
In Tainan, 17-story apartment building has fallen because of it. More than 300 people have been rescued from there though it has considered that many people are still in .
At least 36 people have died. If they must be found within 72 hours after being trapped, a victim will increase.
Some rescue teams are helping search for surviors though there have been several smaller quakes since Saturday and people are forced to leave there.
It is thought that the damage was big in Tainan where there has been some old buildings is the historic city.
Discussion
1.What should you do the second an earthquake hits?
I think that it is important to leave the area where there is old buildings and near the sea. It is because old buildings might fall and Tunami might come.
2.How do you feel when you see and hear news reports of earthquakes?
I hope that a number of victims doesn't increase and Tunamu doesn't come. I pray for the victims.
3.Do you think an earthquake is the world’s scariest natural disaster?
Yes, I do. However, recently a typhoon is getting strong and often occuer because of global warming. In Japan, there is a tradition that expresses the scariest natural disaster. People fear earthquakes, thunder, fires, and fathers.
2.14.2016
Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume
TED
Regina Hartley: Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume
Summary
This is what happen to all people who are employees and employers.
Employees can think that it will be on top to have a perfect resume. For example, it has a graduate of a big‐name college, parents are health and having some qualifications or teachers' recommendations.
Employers can pick such person without seeing other resume.
However, is this correct? the speaker says.
Can they, who are successful their whole life so far fight in tough times from now?
Can you judge it when you just see their resume?
Nowadays, some studies found that even if people had experienced early hardships, they can result in growth and transformation. In the past, it seemed to become trauma and lead to distress though many of them are successful.
They think that hardships and severe experiences are required to become successful. They know they are who they are because of adversity and they thank relationships to help them. They believe their own power. They never give up on themselves. They have a sense of purpose how they can do differently to create a better result and can fight with passion anytime and anywhere.
However, those stories might not be written on the resume directly.
What you can see on it will be that they couldn't finish college. They were job-hopping quite a bit and did strange jobs you don't understand.
The answer is that a person who has such resume deserves an interview.
You likely lose to hire a person who can fight more.
Forget shopping. Soon you’ll download your new clothes
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Danit Peleg: Forget shopping. Soon you’ll download your new clothes
Summary
During the speaker travel, when she didn't have anything to want to wear, she thought that she could wear a skirt designed on computer, downloaded on 3D printers and assembled.
Although she didn't know how to use 3D printers, she loved it soon using 3D printers to make clothes.
She was in senior collection at fashion design school. She loved experimenting with new materials and she always tried to develop new techniques to make the most unique textiles.
Sometimes, the new materials she used were thought a bit weird and very breakable. There were some problems which 3D printing. It's expensive, too big to put in her room and slow to download.
However, she challenged many things. She finally found the filaflex which can be fed in the printer as a new kind of filament. It is strong and very flexible. She fixed some problems one after another. Although printed speed is still slow, it will accelerate like the Internet speed have changed. Music can be downloaded in phones directly. The material will also evolve and then all the people might wear the digital clothes they download. Such new world might come soon.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. Do you want to wear clothes that are printed by the 3D printer?
No, I don't think so though I think that I have to try something new. Now, my clothes are comfortable to wear and I can move easily with it. Plus, my clothes are affordable and it's not unique. Unique one get people's attention and it is difficult to blend with others. It taks much time. That's why I don't think that I would want to wear these kinds of clothes.
2. If you can print something from the 3D printer, what would it be?
I don't know anything about 3D printing. I have never seen actually. I only watched that TV. If I will use some materials with the 3D printer and downloaded it afyer, I want to try feeding chocolate, cookies, cacao and sugar. You might be able to eat delicious chocolate-chip cookies which are good combination.
I think that it will be good to print flowers also. If you have that printer like her, you can decorate many flowers that you want anytime and anywhere, even if those are not seasonal flowers.
3. What do you think are the disadvantages and advantages of using the 3D printer? What are the possible problems that may arise upon using the 3D printer?
One of the disadvantage of using the 3D printer is big. It needs wide spaces to set and takes much time to download. It' a still expensive also. I think that even though something is printed newly, it should be recycled and renewed to reduce waste problems.
The advantage of using the 3D printer is that you can print anything you design anytime you want and need. That looks fun. There will be no same items among others.
Words in this story
affordable / inexpensive or reasonably priced.
Danit Peleg: Forget shopping. Soon you’ll download your new clothes
Summary
During the speaker travel, when she didn't have anything to want to wear, she thought that she could wear a skirt designed on computer, downloaded on 3D printers and assembled.
Although she didn't know how to use 3D printers, she loved it soon using 3D printers to make clothes.
She was in senior collection at fashion design school. She loved experimenting with new materials and she always tried to develop new techniques to make the most unique textiles.
Sometimes, the new materials she used were thought a bit weird and very breakable. There were some problems which 3D printing. It's expensive, too big to put in her room and slow to download.
However, she challenged many things. She finally found the filaflex which can be fed in the printer as a new kind of filament. It is strong and very flexible. She fixed some problems one after another. Although printed speed is still slow, it will accelerate like the Internet speed have changed. Music can be downloaded in phones directly. The material will also evolve and then all the people might wear the digital clothes they download. Such new world might come soon.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. Do you want to wear clothes that are printed by the 3D printer?
No, I don't think so though I think that I have to try something new. Now, my clothes are comfortable to wear and I can move easily with it. Plus, my clothes are affordable and it's not unique. Unique one get people's attention and it is difficult to blend with others. It taks much time. That's why I don't think that I would want to wear these kinds of clothes.
2. If you can print something from the 3D printer, what would it be?
I don't know anything about 3D printing. I have never seen actually. I only watched that TV. If I will use some materials with the 3D printer and downloaded it afyer, I want to try feeding chocolate, cookies, cacao and sugar. You might be able to eat delicious chocolate-chip cookies which are good combination.
I think that it will be good to print flowers also. If you have that printer like her, you can decorate many flowers that you want anytime and anywhere, even if those are not seasonal flowers.
3. What do you think are the disadvantages and advantages of using the 3D printer? What are the possible problems that may arise upon using the 3D printer?
One of the disadvantage of using the 3D printer is big. It needs wide spaces to set and takes much time to download. It' a still expensive also. I think that even though something is printed newly, it should be recycled and renewed to reduce waste problems.
The advantage of using the 3D printer is that you can print anything you design anytime you want and need. That looks fun. There will be no same items among others.
Words in this story
affordable / inexpensive or reasonably priced.
2.12.2016
Japan, South Korea Warn Against North Korea Missile Launch
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Japan, South Korea Warn Against North Korea Missile Launch
Summary
On Tuesday, North Korea launched a missile again. It traveled over a great distance, fell to the ground and then exploded. It's forbidden and violation in the humanity. It is costly for North Korea but it is said that ending their nuclear weapons program in exchange for economic aid and security guarantees. However, they don't agree.
Japan, South Korea and the United States have criticized this problem. The U.S. and China agree that the UN should approve a strong resolution against North Korea however, it has still not decided . It is because if something sanctions are put, some companies and banks which are based in China will get targeted. It will lead to increasing tensions between the U.S and China. China wants to protect their position that they are the North's top trading partner.
It is said that North Korea has more than 1000 missiles also.
Discussion
1.What is your opinion about this issue?
I can't understand why it is important to launch missiles and show power. North Korea is not rich country but citizens also are suffering. It is strange that it is important for them to have a nuclear weapon programs more than getting economic aid.
2.What could happen if North Korea will pursue to launch the missile?
To launch a missile is costly. They are likely to become poorer and poorer.
3.What do you think about North Korea?
I think that North Korea is difficult country to understand. Some people escaped. If many people do from North Korea, they will be more poor country. South Korea will get damaged also.
Japan, South Korea Warn Against North Korea Missile Launch
Summary
On Tuesday, North Korea launched a missile again. It traveled over a great distance, fell to the ground and then exploded. It's forbidden and violation in the humanity. It is costly for North Korea but it is said that ending their nuclear weapons program in exchange for economic aid and security guarantees. However, they don't agree.
Japan, South Korea and the United States have criticized this problem. The U.S. and China agree that the UN should approve a strong resolution against North Korea however, it has still not decided . It is because if something sanctions are put, some companies and banks which are based in China will get targeted. It will lead to increasing tensions between the U.S and China. China wants to protect their position that they are the North's top trading partner.
It is said that North Korea has more than 1000 missiles also.
Discussion
1.What is your opinion about this issue?
I can't understand why it is important to launch missiles and show power. North Korea is not rich country but citizens also are suffering. It is strange that it is important for them to have a nuclear weapon programs more than getting economic aid.
2.What could happen if North Korea will pursue to launch the missile?
To launch a missile is costly. They are likely to become poorer and poorer.
3.What do you think about North Korea?
I think that North Korea is difficult country to understand. Some people escaped. If many people do from North Korea, they will be more poor country. South Korea will get damaged also.
2.11.2016
Wearing nothing new
TED
Jessi Arrington: Wearing nothing new
Summary
The speaker Jessi is a designer. She is attracted with fashion. Although she loves wearing, photographing and blogging about her clothes, she doesn't buy anything new. It is because she knows that finding favorite clothes though secondhand is like a treasure hunt. It is environment-friendly and her wallet also. It makes her meet and talk with many people. On the TED stage, she shared with us what she bought for this week with the lessons that she believes.
Sunday, her lesson is that you can look great if you wear with a shiny tiger. You don't spend a lot of money.
Monday, Red color has the power. if you are in a bad mood, wearing bright red pants makes you happy. And then, if you are happy, you are going to attract other happy people to you.
Tuesday, it is sometimes good not to fit in. You can be who you are.
Wednesday, it will be good to play like a child how you dress-up. You can say thank you.
Thursday, if you believe you're a beautiful person inside and out, you have confidence a bit, you will be able to wear many kinds of dresses you want that.
Friday, gold sequins will fit with you.
Saturday, being your own unique personal style can express yourself.
However, she will not take back all those clothes. She is going to donate everything. It means you don't need to get emotionally attached to many things. If you put a little love in your heart and looks, there is always going to be a great and beautiful life just waiting for you.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Do you usually buy clothes at flea markets and thrift stores?
No, I sometimes buy clothes at thrift stores. In Japan, there are only a few thrift stores. In the store near my house is very popular. I can't buy anything to fit my size because many people come to buy there.
2.Which one is the most impressive lesson among these given by Jessi Arrington?
For me, in the last part, it is the most impressive lesson among those given by Jessi Arrington.
If you put a little love in your heart and looks, there is always going to be a great and beautiful life just waiting for you. You don't need to get emotionally attached to many things.
3.What is your favorite outfit and on what occasions do you usually wear it?
My favorite outfit is a black pantsuit. I usually wear it to take part in the business negotiations. I'm a little emotionally attached. I feel that black color turns me strong. It helps and attracts me.
Jessi Arrington: Wearing nothing new
Summary
The speaker Jessi is a designer. She is attracted with fashion. Although she loves wearing, photographing and blogging about her clothes, she doesn't buy anything new. It is because she knows that finding favorite clothes though secondhand is like a treasure hunt. It is environment-friendly and her wallet also. It makes her meet and talk with many people. On the TED stage, she shared with us what she bought for this week with the lessons that she believes.
Sunday, her lesson is that you can look great if you wear with a shiny tiger. You don't spend a lot of money.
Monday, Red color has the power. if you are in a bad mood, wearing bright red pants makes you happy. And then, if you are happy, you are going to attract other happy people to you.
Tuesday, it is sometimes good not to fit in. You can be who you are.
Wednesday, it will be good to play like a child how you dress-up. You can say thank you.
Thursday, if you believe you're a beautiful person inside and out, you have confidence a bit, you will be able to wear many kinds of dresses you want that.
Friday, gold sequins will fit with you.
Saturday, being your own unique personal style can express yourself.
However, she will not take back all those clothes. She is going to donate everything. It means you don't need to get emotionally attached to many things. If you put a little love in your heart and looks, there is always going to be a great and beautiful life just waiting for you.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Do you usually buy clothes at flea markets and thrift stores?
No, I sometimes buy clothes at thrift stores. In Japan, there are only a few thrift stores. In the store near my house is very popular. I can't buy anything to fit my size because many people come to buy there.
2.Which one is the most impressive lesson among these given by Jessi Arrington?
For me, in the last part, it is the most impressive lesson among those given by Jessi Arrington.
If you put a little love in your heart and looks, there is always going to be a great and beautiful life just waiting for you. You don't need to get emotionally attached to many things.
3.What is your favorite outfit and on what occasions do you usually wear it?
My favorite outfit is a black pantsuit. I usually wear it to take part in the business negotiations. I'm a little emotionally attached. I feel that black color turns me strong. It helps and attracts me.
2.08.2016
Person Infected With Zika Virus Through Sexual Contact
VOA
Person Infected With Zika Virus Through Sexual Contact
Summary
Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquitoes. However, it was announced the virus spread through blood transfusion and the first case of the Zika virus being transmitted in the United States by sexual contact.
It was confirmed that the person who is a non-traveler became infected after having sexual contact with a person who had returned from Venezuela.
Since last year, the Virus has spread by mosquitoues in Latin America, including Venezuela and Brazil where Summer Olympics will be held.
The Brazilan government said to fight the spread of Zika and asked the U.S. government and the WHO for financial help and development a vaccine. They ruled out a ban on traveling or trade.
Discussion
1.How can people protect themselves from the Zika virus?
People can protect themselves from the Zika virus by taking care not to be bitten by mosquitos and not to have sexual contact with a person who had returned from Latin America.
2.What are the effects of the Zika virus to people?
The effects of Zika are fever, rash, headache, joint pain and red eyes. Zika causes mostly mild symptoms in adults. However, in newborn babies, the disease can cause severe brain damage called microcephaly.
3.How does your government warn you about this virus?
Japanese government announces that the Zika virus disease which is called the Zika fever in Japan has been spreading in Latin America. The Zika fever is classified by the law as being infectious. The doctors have the obligation to notify the Japanese government when someone is diagnosed with Zika virus.
Words in this article
ruled out / exclude
bite bit bitten / bάɪt bít bítn /
hide hid hidden / hάɪd híd hídn/
diagnose / dάɪəgnòʊs /
Person Infected With Zika Virus Through Sexual Contact
Summary
Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquitoes. However, it was announced the virus spread through blood transfusion and the first case of the Zika virus being transmitted in the United States by sexual contact.
It was confirmed that the person who is a non-traveler became infected after having sexual contact with a person who had returned from Venezuela.
Since last year, the Virus has spread by mosquitoues in Latin America, including Venezuela and Brazil where Summer Olympics will be held.
The Brazilan government said to fight the spread of Zika and asked the U.S. government and the WHO for financial help and development a vaccine. They ruled out a ban on traveling or trade.
Discussion
1.How can people protect themselves from the Zika virus?
People can protect themselves from the Zika virus by taking care not to be bitten by mosquitos and not to have sexual contact with a person who had returned from Latin America.
2.What are the effects of the Zika virus to people?
The effects of Zika are fever, rash, headache, joint pain and red eyes. Zika causes mostly mild symptoms in adults. However, in newborn babies, the disease can cause severe brain damage called microcephaly.
3.How does your government warn you about this virus?
Japanese government announces that the Zika virus disease which is called the Zika fever in Japan has been spreading in Latin America. The Zika fever is classified by the law as being infectious. The doctors have the obligation to notify the Japanese government when someone is diagnosed with Zika virus.
Words in this article
ruled out / exclude
bite bit bitten / bάɪt bít bítn /
hide hid hidden / hάɪd híd hídn/
diagnose / dάɪəgnòʊs /
2.05.2016
Trending Today: Barbie ReimaginedSummary
VOA
Trending Today: Barbie Reimagined
Summary
Three new Barbie dolls were announced. One barbie's waist is more realistic proportion than the previous. Others represent different ethnicities, with a range of skin colors and hair styles.
There were some criticism however, it was not enough for consumers not to buy. There were some good comments though there were some opposite.
The Barbie doll you know will be tall, blond and blue eyed. It was many people's longing for a long time.
Discussion
1.What do you think of the new Barbie dolls?
I don't have ideas whether it is good. When I was a child, I also had a doll. However, people around me didn't think about the doll's body proportion. What's important to us was to have a doll. In the past, toys were few, but now there are many toys and other special things for children. Probably, it will be more fun to use smartphones or iPad or tablet games than playing doll.
2.Are you concerned about your physical looks? Why?
Yes, I am. I am not strong. Even if I am not concerned about my physical looks, when I hear about the critic against me, it becomes my concern. Especially, boyfriend's views has a big impact to me.
3.If there is anything that you would like to change in your body, What is it? Why?
I want to have my long hair back. I have alopecia since last year. I was very proud to have long hair. Suddenly, my hair started to fall out. I can't use combs, because I am scared for my hiar to fall off. If I turn my head to left or right side, my hair will fall off on the floor.
alopecia / the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows; baldness.
Trending Today: Barbie Reimagined
Summary
Three new Barbie dolls were announced. One barbie's waist is more realistic proportion than the previous. Others represent different ethnicities, with a range of skin colors and hair styles.
There were some criticism however, it was not enough for consumers not to buy. There were some good comments though there were some opposite.
The Barbie doll you know will be tall, blond and blue eyed. It was many people's longing for a long time.
Discussion
1.What do you think of the new Barbie dolls?
I don't have ideas whether it is good. When I was a child, I also had a doll. However, people around me didn't think about the doll's body proportion. What's important to us was to have a doll. In the past, toys were few, but now there are many toys and other special things for children. Probably, it will be more fun to use smartphones or iPad or tablet games than playing doll.
2.Are you concerned about your physical looks? Why?
Yes, I am. I am not strong. Even if I am not concerned about my physical looks, when I hear about the critic against me, it becomes my concern. Especially, boyfriend's views has a big impact to me.
3.If there is anything that you would like to change in your body, What is it? Why?
I want to have my long hair back. I have alopecia since last year. I was very proud to have long hair. Suddenly, my hair started to fall out. I can't use combs, because I am scared for my hiar to fall off. If I turn my head to left or right side, my hair will fall off on the floor.
alopecia / the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows; baldness.
2.03.2016
Is Zika Virus in Brazil Causing Brain Damage in Babies?
VOA
Is Zika Virus in Brazil Causing Brain Damage in Babies?
Summary
In Brazil, a problem of birth defects comes up and women are being warned not to get pregnant. It is because babies were born recently with extremely small heads and severe brain damage. They are likely to die around 10 % after birth. Its condition is called microcephaly. Its number in Brazil increase quickly and started to spread in other some countries. It is thought that the virus called Zika is spread by mosquitos though it had yet to be determined. Zika causes mostly mild symptoms in adults. However, in newborns the disease can cause severe brain damage. There is no vaccine or medicine to prevent or treat Zika. It is necessary for travelers and especially pregnant women to be careful not to be bitten by mosquitos.
Discussion
1.What are the effects of Zika Virus?
The common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, headache, joint pain and red eyes. Zika causes mostly mild symptoms in adults. However, in newborn babies, the disease can cause severe brain damage called microcephaly.
2.How can pregnant woman protect herself from getting the Zika virus?
Pregnant women can protect herself from getting the Zika virus by take care not to be bitten by mosquitos.
3.Do you enjoy travelling? How do you protect yourself from travel-borne diseases?
No, I don't. This story makes me scared of travelling . It is suggested that I should protect myself from travel-borne diseases to have a vaccination before traveling.
Is Zika Virus in Brazil Causing Brain Damage in Babies?
Summary
In Brazil, a problem of birth defects comes up and women are being warned not to get pregnant. It is because babies were born recently with extremely small heads and severe brain damage. They are likely to die around 10 % after birth. Its condition is called microcephaly. Its number in Brazil increase quickly and started to spread in other some countries. It is thought that the virus called Zika is spread by mosquitos though it had yet to be determined. Zika causes mostly mild symptoms in adults. However, in newborns the disease can cause severe brain damage. There is no vaccine or medicine to prevent or treat Zika. It is necessary for travelers and especially pregnant women to be careful not to be bitten by mosquitos.
Discussion
1.What are the effects of Zika Virus?
The common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, headache, joint pain and red eyes. Zika causes mostly mild symptoms in adults. However, in newborn babies, the disease can cause severe brain damage called microcephaly.
2.How can pregnant woman protect herself from getting the Zika virus?
Pregnant women can protect herself from getting the Zika virus by take care not to be bitten by mosquitos.
3.Do you enjoy travelling? How do you protect yourself from travel-borne diseases?
No, I don't. This story makes me scared of travelling . It is suggested that I should protect myself from travel-borne diseases to have a vaccination before traveling.
2.02.2016
Roman Toilets Offered No Clear Health Benefits
VOA
Roman Toilets Offered No Clear Health Benefits
Summary
"Roman toilets offered no clear health benefits" it was surprisingly announced in the journal Parasitology. Romans have left several historic buildings. Around 2000 years ago, they built public latrines, baths and some sewerage systems. However, it was found that parasites such as lice were widespread and a serious disease, dysentery increased by examining fossilized feces and excavated combs.
It was said that the warm waters of the bathhouses that people shared was the reason. The waters were not changed often, and scum, or a layer of human dirt and cosmetics, would float on the top of the bathing water. Human waste was used to fertilize crops, and it led to spreading pareasites eggs in there. It would relate that they ate garum which was made from pieces of fermented fish. Due to not being cooked, in the sealed jars, the fish tapeworm increased also.
It's suggested that Roman sanitation may not be good because people couldn't keep health.
Discussion
1. Have you ever been to Rome? IF not, what do you know about Rome?
I have never been to Rome. I think that Rome is a beautiful citiy where there are a lot of famous historic buildings. It is said that their sewerage systems which are public latrines and private baths are great though new findings was announced this time. It is amazing to know the history, even it's thousands of years ago.
2. Does your country have it’s own ‘toilet culture’? What are they?
Yes, it has. By the way, I had my own experience that it was important to keep public toilets clean. In the past, even in Japan, the public toilets were not cleaned in the stations or in the Department stores. I was not able to use those when I go outside. I got sick. It is important for us to pass waste out from our body. Recently, Japanese toilets are beautiful and clean. Especially, in the Department stores or Sopping malls. Its areas are wide and useful. It's almost set toilet seat with bidet function called wash toilet in Japanese. There are some spaces where women can sit and put on makeup. It's a strategy which Department stores lure women to come in their place. It seems that some foreigners take photos there due to its beauty.
3.What are the traditional cleaning methods in your country?
Now, Japanese sewerage systems are great. Used water at toilets, baths, kitchen and rainwater, those are cleaned in the sewage plants and released in the seas.
Words in this story
latrines / a toilet, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks.
scum / a layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid.
fertilize / cause (an egg, female animal, or plant) to develop a new individual by introducing male reproductive material.
garum / fish sauce (made from fermented salted fish)
Roman Toilets Offered No Clear Health Benefits
Summary
"Roman toilets offered no clear health benefits" it was surprisingly announced in the journal Parasitology. Romans have left several historic buildings. Around 2000 years ago, they built public latrines, baths and some sewerage systems. However, it was found that parasites such as lice were widespread and a serious disease, dysentery increased by examining fossilized feces and excavated combs.
It was said that the warm waters of the bathhouses that people shared was the reason. The waters were not changed often, and scum, or a layer of human dirt and cosmetics, would float on the top of the bathing water. Human waste was used to fertilize crops, and it led to spreading pareasites eggs in there. It would relate that they ate garum which was made from pieces of fermented fish. Due to not being cooked, in the sealed jars, the fish tapeworm increased also.
It's suggested that Roman sanitation may not be good because people couldn't keep health.
Discussion
1. Have you ever been to Rome? IF not, what do you know about Rome?
I have never been to Rome. I think that Rome is a beautiful citiy where there are a lot of famous historic buildings. It is said that their sewerage systems which are public latrines and private baths are great though new findings was announced this time. It is amazing to know the history, even it's thousands of years ago.
2. Does your country have it’s own ‘toilet culture’? What are they?
Yes, it has. By the way, I had my own experience that it was important to keep public toilets clean. In the past, even in Japan, the public toilets were not cleaned in the stations or in the Department stores. I was not able to use those when I go outside. I got sick. It is important for us to pass waste out from our body. Recently, Japanese toilets are beautiful and clean. Especially, in the Department stores or Sopping malls. Its areas are wide and useful. It's almost set toilet seat with bidet function called wash toilet in Japanese. There are some spaces where women can sit and put on makeup. It's a strategy which Department stores lure women to come in their place. It seems that some foreigners take photos there due to its beauty.
3.What are the traditional cleaning methods in your country?
Now, Japanese sewerage systems are great. Used water at toilets, baths, kitchen and rainwater, those are cleaned in the sewage plants and released in the seas.
Words in this story
latrines / a toilet, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks.
scum / a layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid.
fertilize / cause (an egg, female animal, or plant) to develop a new individual by introducing male reproductive material.
garum / fish sauce (made from fermented salted fish)
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